Recent scientific studies have shown that just two hours a week spent immersed in nature can reduce, or even eliminate, stress for city dwellers. The Touraine region, and the Chinon area in particular, is therefore the ideal destination for a nature retreat or a forest bath ! Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, […]
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Whether you’re a history buff, an architecture enthusiast, or simply looking for a romantic getaway, this region offers unexpected treasures. Here is a (non-exhaustive) selection of 14 castles to discover around Chinon. Chinon, the Historic Heart of the Loire Valley Chinon, this picturesque little town in Indre-et-Loire, is much more than just a tourist destination.
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The term “experience” is often overused these days. Hardly a travel article or advertisement for a holiday destination goes by without using or even overusing it. Certainly, the Touraine region could legitimately claim this term, given the breadth of its diverse tourist offerings. But we would prefer words like “sensations,” “feelings,” “emotions,” or “memories”… And
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Thank you for this year 2025 ! La Pénesais thanks all the guests who placed their trust in us throughout 2025! Thank you for these encounters, thank you for these exchanges, and thank you for the glowing reviews you sent us or posted on Google or social media. We receive awards every year from several
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« Noël au Pays des Châteaux » 2025 : the unmissable magical event for families in Touraine Every winter, the Loire Valley transforms into a vast, magical playground where the châteaux become the backdrop for a fairytale. With the “Christmas in the Land of Châteaux” event, returning from November 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026,
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In 2025, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau celebrates its 500th anniversary, marking half a millennium of history, heritage, and culture. To mark this exceptional anniversary, the château is offering a series of events and activities that promise to impress and delight visitors. See the program details at the bottom of this article. A jewel of La
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An unforgettable stay… Summer has always a special taste ! Come and enjoy it in Touraine and discover the authentic richess of this region: history, culture, nature, gastronomy and oenology. Go and (re)discover the magnificent châteaux of the Loire (Azay-le-Rideau, Rigny-Ussé, Chinon, etc.), in the footsteps of Rabelais (La Devinière-the Rabelais museum, the “caves painctes”
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In Chinon Medieval Days: It is a large traditional festival that takes place every year on the first Saturday of August and whose entry is free in order to allow visitors to transport themselves for a moment to the Middle Ages thanks to the many people in costume wandering through the historic center of the
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The Spring Festival is back! Habit is sometimes good: like every year in spring, the Chinon en Jazz festival returns to the medieval city. This year it is from June 31 to 2. This jazz festival in Rabelaisian land is the first of the Touraine Loire Valley festivals. It is also supported by the Departmental
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Dive in the Art of “Slow Tourism” in the Heart of Touraine: An Invitation to Discovery and Relaxation! “Slow tourism” is emerging as a travel trend increasingly popular with travelers looking for authentic and enriching experiences. In the heart of France and Loire Valley, the Touraine region presents itself as an ideal setting for practicing
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